Timucuan Parks Foundation’s Self-Guided Volunteer Events
Timucuan Parks Foundation is offering students a chance to earn community service hours during the holiday season. From now through Jan. 5, students can visit a local park or preserve, clean up litter, and earn two hours of community service. Visit timucuanparks.org/parks/ and pick a national, state, or city preservation park for the cleanup. Volunteers should bring three to four large trash bags, protective gloves, insect repellent,...
North Florida Land Trust 20th Aniversary Annual Meeting
North Florida Land Trust will be celebrating 20 years and 20,000 acres of land conserved at their 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting. To celebrate the milestone, NFLT is moving the event from its usual luncheon to a special evening event at the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and bluegrass by Brett Bass and Melted Plectrum. The dinner and program will start at 6:30 p.m. The guest...
Healthy Living: The Art of our Wilderness Parks
Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are partnering for Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun, a series of free monthly walks this spring in Jacksonville’s nature preserves, historical sites and downtown attractions. Healthy Living: The Art of our Wilderness Parks, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Museum of Science and History at 1025 Museum Circle on the Southbank. Participants will start the day at...
Activities at Timucuan Parks Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Special Activities on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Timucuan Parks Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition at the Museum of Science and History. Admission to the museum is free courtesy of the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board, the sponsor of Jax AquaFest. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the National Park Service will be teaching museum-goers about the benefits of living shorelines and how they are used to protect historic...
Leave No Trace Workshop
Outdoor Skills and Ethics Workshop Thursday, January 16, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ribault Clubhouse, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32226 Advance registration encouraged but not required at www.LNT.org/FtGeorge2020 The Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be presenting an interactive, hands-on workshop to teach participants minimum-impact skills and how to effectively...